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LJ53 WJZ

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,780 mi
Last recorded27,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WJZ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 27,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 22,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 21,614 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,066 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 21,066 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 17,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,188 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 6,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 2,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 2,941 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 2,015 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 2,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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LJ53 WJZ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 WJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ53 WJZ registered?

LJ53 WJZ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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